New ink fragrance in old times

Sunlight streamed obliquely through the library windows, casting beams of light and shadow across the stacked shelves. Each layer was filled with a wide variety of books, like an ocean of knowledge. The unique aroma of paper and ink mingled in the air, creating a quiet yet slightly dull atmosphere.

Lin Mo gently rubbed his eyes, which were sore from reading for a long time, and his gaze involuntarily turned to the blue sky outside the window. An indescribable helplessness and anxiety surged in his heart.

He has been staying in the library for the past three days. Every day after class, he rushes in and joins his roommates in the "battle" of finding information.

They shuttled between the bookshelves, their fingers gently sliding across the thick books, as if they were racing against time, trying to find the key to unlock the treasure house of knowledge within a limited time.

However, despite their tremendous efforts, the required information was like a shy elf, always hiding in some unknown corner and refusing to show up easily.

Monday's deadline for submitting electronic assignments hangs like a sword of Damocles overhead, creating a sense of dread. Tuesday's class reports and paper submissions follow closely behind, like mountains to climb, weighing them down. Every time they think of these, their hearts burn with anxiety, as if countless ants are gnawing at their patience and perseverance.

Yet, amidst this anxiety and frustration, they never gave up hope. They knew that only by persevering could they find a solution. And so, they continued their search, each page flipping through a book, each keystroke filled with a thirst for knowledge and the anticipation of success.

At this moment, Wang Jie's voice broke the silence of the library: "Brother Mo, do you think our method is wrong? We have almost searched the entire library, but we still can't find it?" He sat down on the chair next to him, his tone full of fatigue and confusion, as if he was on the verge of collapse.

Hearing this, Lin Mo sighed helplessly. He knew Wang Jie's feelings very well because he was experiencing the same torment.

But he still comforted her: "Yes, maybe we should think about this problem in a different way. Maybe we missed some key information? Maybe we can try to find information from other channels?" He tried to find out the problem from his own thinking.

"Oh, comparison is the real bummer!" Li Jin sighed heavily, burying his head in his arms, his voice filled with self-mockery and resentment. "There are so many resources online. The other team can find tons of information with just a simple search. What about us? We're like headless flies, blindly wading through a sea of books and not finding anything. My luck is simply terrible. I even drew the worst lottery result. I'm really impressed by myself."

Seeing this, Chen Xuan patted Li Jin on the back gently, his tone full of understanding and encouragement: "Brother Jin, don't be discouraged. Everyone's path is different. Maybe we are having a hard time now, but this is also a kind of experience. Moreover, I believe in our strength. As long as we work harder, we will definitely find a breakthrough." His eyes were firm and warm, as if they could dispel the haze around him.

"Yeah, Brother Jin, don't worry too much about it. We may be moving slowly, but every step is solid. Besides, who says we can't find a solution? It's just a matter of time." Wang Jie also joined in the comforting. "Listen to Heitu, let's try another approach, or think about the problem from a different angle. Maybe we'll find a way out."

"Methods? We've almost worn through the library floor, and we still need methods! Homework is due soon!" Li Jin smiled bitterly and shook his head. He felt helpless and anxious, as if he was powerless to change the predicament before him.

Lin Mo knew very well that complaining and blaming himself would be of no help. Only by uniting as one and changing their thinking could they find a way out.

So, he stood up and looked at everyone with a determined gaze: "Alright, brothers, we can't let difficulties defeat us. Time is running out, but we still have hope. Let's divide the work and expand the search area. At the same time, we can also try to ask for help from seniors or teachers. I believe that as long as we work together, there will be no difficulties that we cannot overcome!"

"We can only try our best to save the situation." Lin Jin sighed.

"Well, if it really doesn't work out, the worst that can happen is that we'll just fail the final exam." Wang Jie sighed and expressed the bottom line in everyone's mind.

"Yeah, if we fail, we fail. Let's be cool for once!" Chen Xuan echoed, his voice filled with a mixture of helplessness and relief. He knew everyone had tried their best, and if they still couldn't complete the task, then they would just have to accept reality.

"However, having said that, we can't really let failing the course become a foregone conclusion." Lin Mo's tone became serious, and he looked at everyone with a firm gaze. "We've put in so much effort, we can't let it go to waste. After a short break, let's brainstorm again and change our thinking. Maybe we can find new clues."

Hearing this, Li Jin gradually raised his head, the frustration in his eyes replaced by a glimmer of hope: "Yes, we haven't reached the final moment yet, how can we give up so easily? Lin Mo is right, we have to try again."

Chen Xuan nodded and added, "Also, we can consider seeking more help. In addition to seniors and teachers, we can also ask students from other majors, or use social media and forums to see if others have encountered similar problems and how they solved them."

"Yes, there's strength in numbers!" Wang Jie also became excited. "We can break the problem down into several small parts, each person taking charge of finding the answer to a certain part, and then we can summarize and discuss it. This will be more efficient and avoid duplication of work."

"Good idea!" Lin Mo looked at Wang Jie approvingly. "That's settled then. Everyone's been tired after a few days, let's go back and rest for a while and get enough rest."

Several of them walked arm in arm back to the dormitory, joking with each other along the way, as if they had truly forgotten the worry of failing the exam.

"Brothers, let's play some chicken, how about that? Let's change our minds and maybe we can find some inspiration!" Wang Jie suggested.

"Haha, well said. Let's go." Li Jin stood up, patted Lin Mo, and was the first to turn on the computer and log in to the account. There was a sense of freedom and relief in his movements.

They turn on their computers, log into the game, and immerse themselves in the virtual world, temporarily forgetting the troubles of reality. In the game, they find a moment of peace and happiness, as if all their troubles have been left behind.

Just when they were having fun.

ding dong~